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2009 Conservation Education INTERN Program
*_2009 Conservation Education Intern Program_*
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*_Description_*
The USDA Forest Service is offering college students the opportunity to
work as part of a team of interns for 9 weeks this summer (June 14 –
August 14). This team of four interns will design and implement
conservation education programs for urban youth, ranging in age from
3-12 years. The team will make repeat visits to sites such as: the Urban
Treehouse site, community centers, parks, YMCAs, day camps and summer
schools throughout Milwaukee, WI. The Intern team will work out of the
US Forest Service Regional office located in downtown Milwaukee. A
variety of hands-on conservation resources and environmental education
curriculum are available for use by students.
*_Goal_*
The goal of the Conservation Education Intern Program is to interact,
through games and activities, with urban youth (ages 3-12) from diverse
backgrounds providing insight about natural resources, environmental
issues, stewardship and careers in natural resource fields. The program
strives to help urban youth make a connection between natural resources
in their own community and federal lands.
*_Student Eligibility Requirements_*
Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university, graduate or
professional school. Applicants must be in good academic standing.
*_Majors_*
Major or Minor preferred in one or more of the following fields; Natural
Resource Management, Education, Forestry, Urban Forestry, Environmental
Education, , Environmental Sciences or Natural Sciences. Experience
working with children beneficial.
*_Pay_*
Students will be paid at the Government payscale of GS-3, 4 or 5 level
based on level of education and experience.
*_How to Apply_*
Please submit a *resume *and college *transcripts (or proof of
acceptance),* by *March 13, 2009*, to:
Attn: Jean Claassen,
US Forest Service
626 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-297-1394
email: jclaassen@xxxxxxxxx